United Kingdom Paintings

Browse free public domain artworks from United Kingdom — paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Portrait of James II as a child by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing royal dignity.

James II (1633–1701)

Anthony van Dyck

A vibrant rural scene depicting a harvest supper with villagers celebrating under a glowing sky.

Harvest Home

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene depiction of Dovedale, showcasing sunlight filtering through limestone cliffs over a winding river.

In Dovedale

John Linnell

Frederic Leighton's 'Death of the Firstborn' depicts a dramatic biblical scene.

Death of the Firstborn

Frederic Leighton

A still life painting featuring an arrangement of fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and Vegetables

Paul Nash

A dramatic seascape depicting a ship amidst a turbulent sea and swirling clouds.

Van Tromp

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A decorative trade card design by Walter Crane featuring intricate details.

Design for Trade Card [The Sun Life Assurance Society]

Walter Crane

Charles Hamilton Smith's 'Dhole of Ceylon' depicts a wild dog in a lush environment.

Dhole of Ceylon

Charles Hamilton Smith

A landscape painting depicting a serene view of London.

Little London

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Louis Rhead's illustration for Cassell's Magazine features intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Cassell’s Magazine; December

Louis Rhead

A man in black academic cap and white rochet with black chimere stands against a dark background, resting his right arm on a ledge.

William Laud (1573–1645), Archbishop of Canterbury

Anthony van Dyck

This painting depicts the dramatic moment of a pharaoh's firstborn son dying.

The Death of the Pharaoh’s Firstborn Son

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A depiction of the decline of the Carthaginian Empire, showcasing despair and resignation on a sun-drenched shore.

The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire ...

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A striking depiction of a black wolf in a natural setting.

Black Wolf

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of a woman by George Romney.

Millicent Watson

George Romney

Double portrait of Charles I and Henrietta Maria by Anthony van Dyck.

Double portrait of Charles I Stuart, King of England and his wife Henrietta Maria de Bourbon, Queen of Engeland (1609-1669)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Dorothy, daughter of F.J. Elliott by George Spencer Watson.

Dorothy, daughter of F.J. Elliott Esq.

George Spencer Watson

A serene landscape painting by Whistler depicting the Fulham area.

Fulham

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting a horse in a natural setting.

Villous Horse, Primeval White Stock

Charles Hamilton Smith

A serene landscape painting by Francis Wheatley depicting a deserted village.

The Deserted Village

Francis Wheatley

A romantic scene depicting a couple in a lush garden.

Lay Thy Sweet Hand In Mine And Trust In Me

Edmund Blair Leighton

This painting depicts characters from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

Miranda, Prospero, and Caliban: The Tempest

George Romney

Portrait of Miss Eleanor Urquhart by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her poised expression.

Miss Eleanor Urquhart

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Miss Kirkpatrick by George Romney.

Miss Kirkpatrick

George Romney

Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'The Bay of Baiae, with Apollo and the Sibyl' depicts a mythical scene on the shores of Baiae.

The Bay of Baiae, with Apollo and the Sibyl

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Francis Wheatley's painting depicts Ferdinand and Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

The tempest, Ferdinand and Miranda, act 5, scene 1

Francis Wheatley

A richly dressed woman in a deep orange and white gown stands beside a stone basin with water pouring from an urn held by a putto.

Lady Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle (1599 - 1660)

Anthony van Dyck

A charming illustration by Kate Greenaway depicting the essence of May.

May

Kate Greenaway

This painting depicts a hyaena in a desert landscape, showcasing the unique wildlife of Nubia.

Naked Hyaena of the Deserts of Nubia

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of Major Thomas Pearson by George Romney.

Major Thomas Pearson

George Romney

Impressionist landscape of Buildings Overlooking Water, near Naples by Monro School

Buildings Overlooking Water, near Naples

Monro School

A portrait of Colonel Clitherow by George Romney.

Colonel Clitherow

George Romney

A dramatic scene depicting the Earl of Sandwich during the Battle of Solebay.

The Earl of Sandwich Refusing to Abandon His Ship During the Battle of Solebay

Robert Smirke

Evening Return from the Fair by Francis Wheatley depicts a lively scene of people returning from a fair.

Evening Return from the Fair

Francis Wheatley

A painting depicting a widow in an Egyptian setting, showcasing Lawrence Alma-Tadema's intricate style.

The Egyptian Widow

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

George Romney's 'Farewell of Mary Stuart' captures a poignant moment in history.

Farewell of Mary Stuart

George Romney

Walter Crane's 'Goody Two Shoes Pl 1' features vibrant colors and whimsical figures.

Goody Two Shoes Pl 1

Walter Crane

Frederic Leighton's painting features a speaker addressing male figures gathered at night around a fountain.

Speaker Addressing Male Figures Gathered at Night Around a Fountain

Frederic Leighton

A depiction of Hallblithe speaking with the King in a Victorian style.

Chapter XV. Yet Hallblithe speaketh with the King

Walter Crane

Portrait of a lady, believed to be Penelope, Lady Bayning, painted by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of a lady, believed to be Penelope, Lady Bayning (1620-1647), later Lady Herbert

Anthony van Dyck

A coastal scene with a streak of light breaking through heavy clouds over the Atlantic.

On the Atlantic, seen from the Ayrshire Coast

Alexander Jamieson

A portrait of an Indian woman by George Romney.

The Indian Woman

George Romney

A fishing boat with two fishermen struggles near a shore under a dark, stormy sky with turbulent waves and another boat in the background.

Fishermen upon a Lee Shore in Squally Weather

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Herbert James Draper's 'The Lament for Icarus' depicts a poignant scene of mourning for the fallen figure of Icarus.

The Lament for Icarus

Herbert James Draper

A jagged boulder and rocky slope with coniferous trees beneath a snow-covered mountain and turbulent grey-blue sky.

The Fall of an Avalanche in the Grisons

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A family portrait showcasing the Earl of Gower and his family.

The Family of the Earl of Gower

Angelica Kauffmann

Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in a moment of quiet intimacy.

Madonna Dudley

Giovanni Bellini

Aguara Dog of the Woods by Charles Hamilton Smith depicts a wild dog in a natural setting.

Aguara Dog of the Woods

Charles Hamilton Smith

Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'The Fifth Plague Of Egypt' depicts a dramatic scene from biblical history.

The Fifth Plague Of Egypt

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A pale HMS Temeraire warship is towed by a dark paddle-wheel steam tug under a glowing sunset sky with calm reflective water.

The Fighting Temeraire

Joseph Mallord William Turner

This painting depicts the biblical story of Moses being found in the Nile.

The finding of Moses

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

An Allegory of Britain’s Naval Might by Robert Smirke showcases Britain's maritime strength.

An Allegory of Britain’s Naval Might

Robert Smirke

Walter Crane's 'Perseus Showing the Gorgon’s Head' captures a moment from Greek mythology.

Perseus Showing the Gorgon’s Head

Walter Crane

Portrait of Andrew Spottiswoode by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Andrew Spottiswoode (1787-1866)

Sir Henry Raeburn

A tender portrayal of a mother and son by George Romney.

Mother and Son

George Romney

Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'The Deluge' depicts a chaotic biblical flood scene.

The Deluge

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'The Fox and the Grapes' captures a whimsical scene of a fox attempting to reach grapes.

The Fox and the Grapes

Walter Crane

A whimsical illustration depicting a fox without its tail.

The Fox without a Tail

Walter Crane

A painting of a frightened lion, showcasing its expressive features.

The Frightened Lion

Walter Crane

A vibrant depiction of a lush garden filled with flowers and greenery.

My Lady’s Garden

Walter Crane

Lawrence Alma-Tadema's painting depicts Pheidias overseeing the Parthenon frieze.

Pheidias And The Frieze Of The Parthenon

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A vibrant Impressionist painting of Moulin Huet Bay in Guernsey, capturing sunlight on water and rocks.

Moulin Huet Bay, Guernsey

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant depiction of fishing boats returning to St Mawes during the pilchard season.

St Mawes at the Pilchard Season

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A double portrait of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing their royal stature and intimacy.

Portrait of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria

Anthony van Dyck

An orange boat with two seated figures glides across blue water with reeds, sailboats, and greenery in the background.

The Skiff (La Yole)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

This painting depicts Clotilda von Derp, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Portrait of Clotilda von Derp (Frau Sakharoff)

George Spencer Watson

A portrait of the Gower family by George Romney, showcasing children in a serene setting.

The Gower Family The Children Of Granville, 2nd Earl Gower

George Romney

A vibrant depiction of a Bacchanalia celebration in a lush wooded landscape.

Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape 2

Robert Smirke

Edmund Blair Leighton's 'In Time Of Peril' depicts a moment of tension and bravery.

In Time Of Peril

Edmund Blair Leighton

This illustration by Kate Greenaway features children playing near a window.

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.11

Kate Greenaway

Genre scene of workers planting sugar cane, oil painting by William A. V. Clark

Planting the sugar cane

William A. V. Clark

Portrait of Vernon Lee by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait of Vernon Lee (1856–1935)

John Singer Sargent

The Gray Fox by Charles Hamilton Smith captures the essence of wildlife in a detailed and realistic manner.

The Gray Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith

Three-quarter-length portrait of Lady Lucy Percy turned left, wearing a tawny-gold dress with a rose wreath in her hair, touching water in a fountain.

Lady Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle (c.1600 - 1660)

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of enslaved Africans in cramped conditions aboard a slave ship.

Between Decks

Joseph Mallord William Turner

David Garrick as King Lear, oil on canvas by Richard Westall, depicting a somber king in dramatic light.

David Garrick as King Lear

Richard Westall

Portrait of Princess Nina Georgievna by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait of Princess Nina Georgievna (1901-1974)

Philip Alexius de László

A serene landscape painting depicting rolling hills and craggy mountains in North Wales.

Mountain View in North Wales

John Linnell

A serene depiction of a sandy beach with figures against a pale sky.

A Sandy Beach

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Nicandra' features a woman in a lush garden setting.

Nicandra

Frederic Leighton

Walter Crane's 'Dance a Baby' captures a joyful moment of childhood.

Dance a Baby

Walter Crane

A seated woman in a voluminous blue gown holds pink flowers, with a crown on a table beside her against a dark curtain backdrop.

Queen Henrietta Maria of England

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a young girl by Frederic Leighton.

Little Fatima

Frederic Leighton

A portrait of Mr. Bentley by Francis Wheatley.

Mr. Bentley

Francis Wheatley

A portrait of Mrs. Carl Meyer and her children by John Singer Sargent.

Mrs Carl Meyer And Her Children

John Singer Sargent

A portrait of Mrs. Barclay with her children by Francis Wheatley.

Mrs. Barclay And Her Children

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of Mrs. Bryan Cooke by George Romney.

Mrs. Bryan Cooke

George Romney

A painting of a horse by Charles Hamilton Smith.

The Koomrah Horse

Charles Hamilton Smith

A detailed depiction of a solitary monk seal by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Nasua (Solitaria) Monachus, From Life

Charles Hamilton Smith

A depiction of two young athletes in a classical setting.

Twee strijdende gymnasiasten

Lawrence Alma-Tadema